1996 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 6% of the 245 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear passenger's seat belt will not retract,causing seat belt to be inoperative. Dealer notified and refused to repair because owner did not buy the car from them. Owner obtained the necessary parts and repaired himself, cost of parts reimbursed by Chevrolet.”
NHTSA complaint #832944, filed 1998-12“Seat belt anchor broke while trying to install car seat in vehicle. Consumer has contacted manufacturer & registered complaint. Seat belt replaced by dealer at no cost to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #860375, filed 2000-04“Middle row seat belt and fron t passenger seat belt aren't retracting, and won't pull out in order for occupants to use the seat belts. Dealer can'rt determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #847770, filed 1999-11“While attempting to restrain an occupant, restraint anchor separated from vehicle . Dealer has been notified, and will repair the vehicle at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #861503, filed 2000-05“Passenger's side rear seat belt buckle is inoperative because bel does not lock I buckle housing. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #846282, filed 1999-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 34 | 10% |
| 1991 | 28 | 8% |
| 1990 | 28 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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